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It offended him both as a lawyer and as a lover of the sane and customary sides of life, to whom the fanciful was the immodest.

Cela l'offensait à la fois en tant qu'avocat et en tant qu'amateur des aspects sains et ordinaires de la vie, pour qui le fantaisiste était l'indécent.

And hitherto it was his ignorance of Mr. Hyde that had swelled his indignation; now, by a sudden turn, it was his knowledge.

Et jusqu'alors, c'était son ignorance au sujet de M. Hyde qui avait attisé son indignation ; maintenant, par un retournement soudain, c'était sa connaissance.

It was already bad enough when the name was but a name of which he could learn no more.

C'était déjà bien assez grave quand le nom n'était qu'un nom sur lequel il ne pouvait rien apprendre de plus.

It was worse when it began to be clothed upon with detestable attributes; and out of the shifting, insubstantial mists that had so long baffled his eye, there leaped up the sudden, definite presentment of a fiend.

C'était pire quand il commença à se parer d'attributs détestables ; et hors des brumes mouvantes et inconsistantes qui avaient si longtemps déjoué son regard, surgit la présentation soudaine et précise d'un démon.

"I thought it was madness," he said, as he replaced the obnoxious paper in the safe, "and now I begin to fear it is disgrace."

« Je pensais que c'était de la folie, » dit-il, tandis qu'il remettait l'odieux document dans le coffre-fort, « et maintenant je commence à craindre que ce soit une honte. »

With that he blew out his candle, put on a greatcoat, and set forth in the direction of Cavendish Square, that citadel of medicine, where his friend, the great Dr. Lanyon, had his house and received his crowding patients.

Sur ce, il souffla sa bougie, enfila un manteau, et se mit en route en direction de Cavendish Square, cette citadelle de la médecine, où son ami, le grand Dr Lanyon, avait sa demeure et recevait ses patients en foule.

"If anyone knows, it will be Lanyon," he had thought.

« Si quelqu'un sait, ce sera Lanyon, » avait-il pensé.

The solemn butler knew and welcomed him; he was subjected to no stage of delay, but ushered direct from the door to the dining-room where Dr. Lanyon sat alone over his wine.

Le majordome solennel le reconnut et l'accueillit ; il ne fut soumis à aucun délai, mais conduit directement de la porte à la salle à manger où le Dr Lanyon était assis seul devant son vin.

This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman, with a shock of hair prematurely white, and a boisterous and decided manner.

C'était un gentleman jovial, vigoureux, pimpant, au visage rouge, avec une tignasse prématurément blanche, et des manières bruyantes et décidées.

At sight of Mr. Utterson, he sprang up from his chair and welcomed him with both hands.

À la vue de M. Utterson, il bondit de sa chaise et l'accueillit des deux mains.

Vocabulary

Cela: Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'this'.
l': Contracted definite article or object pronoun 'the' or 'him/her/it'.
offensait: Imperfect tense of offenser; was offending or insulting someone.
à: Preposition meaning 'at', 'to', or 'in'.
la: Feminine definite article meaning 'the'.
fois: Noun meaning 'time' or 'instance'; used in expressions.
en: Preposition meaning 'in', 'as', or 'by'.
tant: Adverb meaning 'so much'; used in 'en tant que' meaning 'as'.
qu': Contraction of 'que'; conjunction meaning 'that' or 'as'.
avocat: Noun meaning 'lawyer' or also 'avocado'.
et: Conjunction meaning 'and'.
amateur: Noun meaning 'enthusiast' or 'lover of something'.
des: Plural indefinite article or contraction of 'de les'.
aspects: Noun meaning 'aspects' or 'features' of something.
sains: Adjective meaning 'healthy' or 'wholesome'.
ordinaires: Adjective meaning 'ordinary', 'common', or 'usual'.
de: Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'about'.
vie: Noun meaning 'life'.
pour: Preposition meaning 'for' or 'in order to'.
qui: Relative or interrogative pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which'.
le: Masculine definite article or pronoun meaning 'the' or 'him/it'.
fantaisiste: Adjective or noun meaning 'whimsical', 'fanciful', or 'eccentric person'.
était: Imperfect tense of être; meaning 'was' or 'were'.
indécent: Adjective meaning 'indecent', 'improper', or 'offensive'.
Et: Conjunction meaning 'and'.
jusqu': Contraction of 'jusqu'à'; preposition meaning 'until' or 'up to'.
alors: Adverb meaning 'then', 'at that time', or 'so'.
c': Contraction of 'ce'; demonstrative pronoun meaning 'it' or 'this'.
son: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its'.
ignorance: Noun meaning 'ignorance' or 'lack of knowledge'.
au: Contraction of 'à le'; meaning 'at the' or 'to the'.
sujet: Noun meaning 'subject' or 'topic'; used in 'au sujet de' meaning 'about'.
M.: Abbreviation of 'Monsieur'; title meaning 'Mr.'
avait: Imperfect tense of avoir; meaning 'had'.
attisé: Past participle of attiser; meaning 'stirred up' or 'fueled'.
indignation: Noun meaning 'indignation' or 'strong moral outrage'.
maintenant: Adverb meaning 'now' or 'at this moment'.
par: Preposition meaning 'by', 'through', or 'per'.
un: Masculine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one'.
retournement: Noun meaning 'reversal', 'turnaround', or 'sudden change'.
soudain: Adjective or adverb meaning 'sudden' or 'suddenly'.
sa: Feminine possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its'.
connaissance: Noun meaning 'knowledge', 'acquaintance', or 'awareness'.
déjà: Adverb meaning 'already' or 'before'.
bien: Adverb or adjective meaning 'well', 'good', or 'very'.
assez: Adverb meaning 'enough', 'rather', or 'quite'.
grave: Adjective meaning 'serious', 'grave', or 'severe'.
quand: Conjunction or adverb meaning 'when'.
nom: Noun meaning 'name'.
n': Contraction of 'ne'; used in negation with 'pas' or alone.
sur: Preposition meaning 'on', 'upon', or 'about'.
lequel: Relative or interrogative pronoun meaning 'which' or 'whom'.
il: Subject pronoun meaning 'he' or 'it'.
ne: Negation particle used with 'pas' or other negatives.
pouvait: Imperfect tense of pouvoir; meaning 'could' or 'was able to'.
rien: Indefinite pronoun meaning 'nothing'.
apprendre: Infinitive meaning 'to learn' or 'to teach'.
plus: Adverb meaning 'more', 'plus', or in negation 'no more'.
pire: Adjective or adverb meaning 'worse' or 'worst'.
commença: Past simple of commencer; meaning 'began' or 'started'.
se: Reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself', 'himself', or 'herself'.
parer: Infinitive meaning 'to adorn', 'to deck out', or 'to ward off'.
d': Contraction of 'de'; preposition meaning 'of' or 'from'.
attributs: Noun meaning 'attributes', 'qualities', or 'characteristics'.
détestables: Adjective meaning 'detestable', 'hateful', or 'loathsome'.
hors: Preposition meaning 'outside', 'beyond', or 'out of'.
brumes: Noun meaning 'mists', 'fogs', or 'hazes'.
mouvantes: Adjective meaning 'shifting', 'moving', or 'unstable'.
inconsistantes: Adjective meaning 'inconsistent', 'insubstantial', or 'vague'.
avaient: Imperfect tense of avoir, third person plural; meaning 'had'.
si: Conjunction or adverb meaning 'if', 'so', or 'whether'.
longtemps: Adverb meaning 'for a long time' or 'long'.
déjoué: Past participle of déjouer; meaning 'thwarted', 'foiled', or 'eluded'.
regard: Noun meaning 'gaze', 'look', or 'glance'.
surgit: Past simple of surgir; meaning 'emerged', 'appeared suddenly'.
présentation: Noun meaning 'presentation', 'introduction', or 'appearance'.
soudaine: Feminine adjective meaning 'sudden' or 'abrupt'.
précise: Feminine adjective meaning 'precise', 'exact', or 'clear'.
démon: Noun meaning 'demon' or 'devil'.
Je: Subject pronoun meaning 'I'.
pensais: Imperfect tense of penser; meaning 'I was thinking' or 'I thought'.
que: Conjunction meaning 'that', or comparative 'than'.
folie: Noun meaning 'madness', 'folly', or 'insanity'.
dit-: Inverted form of 'dire'; meaning 'said he/she' in narration.
tandis: Used in 'tandis que' meaning 'while' or 'whereas'.
remettait: Imperfect of remettre; meaning 'was putting back' or 'returning'.
odieux: Adjective meaning 'odious', 'hateful', or 'repulsive'.
document: Noun meaning 'document' or 'written record'.
dans: Preposition meaning 'in', 'inside', or 'within'.
coffre-fort: Compound noun meaning 'safe' or 'strongbox' for valuables.
je: Subject pronoun meaning 'I'.
commence: Present tense of commencer; meaning 'I begin' or 'I start'.
craindre: Infinitive meaning 'to fear' or 'to be afraid of'.
ce: Demonstrative pronoun or adjective meaning 'this', 'that', or 'it'.
soit: Subjunctive of être; meaning 'be' or 'is' in subordinate clauses.
une: Feminine indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
honte: Noun meaning 'shame' or 'disgrace'.
Sur: Preposition meaning 'on', 'upon', or 'over'.
souffla: Past simple of souffler; meaning 'blew out' or 'extinguished'.
bougie: Noun meaning 'candle'.
enfila: Past simple of enfiler; meaning 'slipped on' or 'put on clothing'.
manteau: Noun meaning 'coat' or 'overcoat'.
mit: Past simple of mettre; meaning 'put' or 'set'.
route: Noun meaning 'road', 'route', or 'way'; 'en route' means underway.
direction: Noun meaning 'direction', 'management', or 'heading toward'.
cette: Feminine demonstrative adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'.
citadelle: Noun meaning 'citadel', 'stronghold', or 'bastion'.
médecine: Noun meaning 'medicine' or 'the medical profession'.
où: Relative or interrogative adverb meaning 'where'.
ami: Noun meaning 'friend'.
grand: Adjective meaning 'great', 'tall', or 'big'.
Dr: Abbreviation of 'Docteur'; title meaning 'Doctor'.
demeure: Noun meaning 'residence' or 'dwelling'; also present of demeurer.
recevait: Imperfect of recevoir; meaning 'was receiving' or 'welcomed'.
ses: Plural possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its'.
patients: Noun meaning 'patients'; people receiving medical care.
foule: Noun meaning 'crowd' or 'multitude'.
Si: Conjunction meaning 'if'; also adverb meaning 'so' or 'yes'.
quelqu': Contraction of 'quelque'; used in 'quelqu'un' meaning 'someone'.
sait: Present tense of savoir; meaning 'knows'.
sera: Future tense of être; meaning 'will be'.
avait-: Inverted imperfect of avoir; used in 'avait-il pensé' meaning 'had he thought'.
pensé: Past participle of penser; meaning 'thought'.
Le: Masculine definite article meaning 'the'.
majordome: Noun meaning 'butler' or 'majordomo'.
solennel: Adjective meaning 'solemn', 'formal', or 'dignified'.
reconnut: Past simple of reconnaître; meaning 'recognized'.
accueillit: Past simple of accueillir; meaning 'welcomed' or 'greeted'.
fut: Past simple of être; meaning 'was'.
soumis: Past participle of soumettre; meaning 'subjected to' or 'submissive'.
aucun: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'no', 'none', or 'not any'.
délai: Noun meaning 'delay', 'wait', or 'time limit'.
mais: Conjunction meaning 'but'.
conduit: Past participle of conduire; meaning 'led', 'guided', or 'conducted'.
directement: Adverb meaning 'directly' or 'straight'.
porte: Noun meaning 'door' or 'gate'.
salle: Noun meaning 'room', 'hall', or 'chamber'.
manger: Infinitive meaning 'to eat'; 'salle à manger' means dining room.
assis: Past participle of asseoir; meaning 'seated' or 'sitting'.
seul: Adjective meaning 'alone', 'single', or 'only'.
devant: Preposition or adverb meaning 'in front of' or 'before'.
vin: Noun meaning 'wine'.
jovial: Adjective meaning 'jovial', 'jolly', or 'cheerful'.
vigoureux: Adjective meaning 'vigorous', 'robust', or 'energetic'.
pimpant: Adjective meaning 'spruce', 'smart-looking', or 'dapper'.
visage: Noun meaning 'face'.
rouge: Adjective meaning 'red'; also a noun for red color.
avec: Preposition meaning 'with'.
tignasse: Noun meaning 'mop of hair' or 'thick unruly hair'.
prématurément: Adverb meaning 'prematurely' or 'too early'.
blanche: Feminine adjective meaning 'white'.
manières: Noun meaning 'manners' or 'ways of behaving'.
bruyantes: Feminine adjective meaning 'loud', 'noisy', or 'boisterous'.
décidées: Feminine adjective meaning 'decided', 'determined', or 'resolute'.
À: Preposition meaning 'at', 'to', or 'upon'; used in expressions.
vue: Noun meaning 'sight', 'view', or 'vision'.
bondit: Past simple of bondir; meaning 'leaped up' or 'sprang'.
chaise: Noun meaning 'chair'.
deux: Number meaning 'two'.
mains: Noun meaning 'hands'.

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